Most people can’t resist stopping by to visit Stratford’s pet therapist on four legs.

Moroni brings the American Pit Bull Terrier to hospitals, health care facilities and the local VA to meet those who need some cheering up.

“We’ve been to the hospice ward at the veteran’s hospital in West Haven and these gentlemen are in some rough shape but they feel they are never going to get to see their dog again so they call Basil up on to their bed and hug him, the difference is astounding,” said Moroni.

“When people come and bring their dogs and talk with the patients, it just brightens their day up,” said Barbara Galli, Stratford.

Basil will be turning 10 this year, and his owner is expecting a big celebration.

“You’ll ask anybody who walks by they will do a little pet and give him a kiss and all good, and everybody knows his name,” said Morzello.